2017 Acura ILX vs. 2017 Audi A3 1.8T Premium

Looking for a luxury sedan without a high price tag? Consider, the 2017 Acura ILX, a compact sedan with a long list of standard features, a spacious cabin and a nimble feel that make it supremely comfortable for everyday driving, all priced thousands less than the A3 Premium.

For 5 years in a row Acura has been recognized, by Edmunds.com, as the Best Retained Value® for a Luxury Brand[2] and the ILX was a big part of that winning the title in the Entry Luxury Car segment.

The 2017 ILX is priced thousands less than a comparably equipped Audi A3 1.8T Premium, yet the ILX gives you so much more.

The ILX delivers more power than the A3 1.8T.

Comes standard with Voice Activated Controls, Push Start ignition and Front Heated Power Seats, features that you will pay extra for with the A3.

Also standard on the ILX and not even available on the A3 are Noise/Sound Cancelation and Automatic LED Headlights.

Retractable Rear Seat Head Restraints to keep everyone in the car safe.

The 2017 ILX has a NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating complete with Retractable Rear Seat Head Restraints to keep everyone in the car safe.

The ILX is fun to drive with a Dual Clutch Interactive Transmission armed with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters.

For a much more affordable luxury entry vehicle, that gives you more, it is the 2017 ILX over the A3 any day of the week.

See your local Acura dealer and take a test drive, today.

[1] Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for comparably equipped vehicles including a destination charge of $950 and excluding taxes, license, registration/title, optional or regionally required equipment. Dealer prices may vary. [2] Acura tops all eligible luxury brands in the 2016 Edmunds.com Best Retained Value® Awards rating with a residual value of 47.6 percent, after five years of ownership, based on the overall average of Acura’s True Market Value® price when sold as new.

[1]Based on 2017 Estimated EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors. .
[2]Based on 2016 Estimated EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid models only) and other factors.
[3]Government 5-Star Vehicle Scores are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program. For additional information on the 5-Star Safety Ratings program, please visit www.safercar.gov.
[4]VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle's course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
[5]LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
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